Kansas City (KS) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Kansas City can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Kansas City can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July to a chilly 4°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -7°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kansas City is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1066 mm. The seasons in Kansas City, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives high rainfall, with an average of 142 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 18 mm over 5 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Kansas City Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Kansas City, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.9 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kansas City.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 71%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s in July, August and September to 6 m/s in March and April.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Kansas City in the United States of America
Other facts from our historical weather data:The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 142 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 18 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 323 hours of sunshine.
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